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L90 TCG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,999 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 118,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 117,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 117,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,091 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 58,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,717 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 94,609 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,355 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,006 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,006 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,375 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,366 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,115 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L90 TCG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L90 TCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L90 TCG registered?

L90 TCG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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